Water/Wastewater Project Manager

River City Construction; East Peoria (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

River City Construction in Illinois seeks a Project Manager in the Water/Wastewater sector to drive infrastructure projects from planning through delivery. You will collaborate with design teams, municipalities, and internal departments to ensure safety, quality, on-time completion and within budget.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage budget, procurement, and schedules, and build relationships with municipal and utility clients while addressing field challenges such as bypass pumping

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project management or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills; able to work with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead water/wastewater infrastructure projects from planning to delivery.
• Coordinate with Field Operations, leadership, and clients to meet schedules and budgets.
• Manage budgets, procurement, forecasting, and cash flow for complex scopes.
• Build and maintain relationships with municipal and utility clients and design partners.
• Address field challenges, RFIs, change orders, QA/QC, and permitting documentation.

Skills

Project management

Water/wastewater

Team leadership

Education

4-year degree in Construction Management/Engineering/Architecture

Job description

River City Construction provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website as a result of your disability, you can request reasonable accommodation by calling 1.309.694.3120 or by sending an email to [e-mail] employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

Position Description

At River City Construction, our Project Managers in the Water/Wastewater sector play a key role in leading infrastructure projects from start to finish. These specialized PMs work closely with internal departments, design teams, and municipalities to ensure each project is meticulously planned, delivered on time, within budget, and meets the highest standards for safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Project Managers are expected to understand the overall picture of their projects, including treatment plant upgrades, pump station construction, and utility infrastructure work, while managing priorities independently. They lead teams that may include superintendents, foremen, engineers, safety staff, procurement, and others. PMs may also support pursuit efforts by developing relationships with municipal clients, utility districts, and design consultants to help secure future water/wastewater opportunities.

We offer a flexible work environment that supports meeting team members where they are at in both work and life, while keeping project needs and deadlines top of mind. Flexibility may vary depending on specific project requirements. For this role we anticipate a hybrid work environment inclusive of 2-3 days onsite/in office.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Leadership: Collaborate with fellow Project Managers, Field Operations, and leadership to ensure high performance across all water/wastewater infrastructure projects, including compliance with environmental regulations, permitting, and utility coordination.

Team Coordination: Oversee all aspects of your project team on treatment plant, pipeline, and utility work. Use technology to improve efficiency, maintain current schedules, and coordinate with client reps and field teams to ensure quality deliverables and operational functionality.

Project Execution: Manage budgets, procurement, forecasting, job costs, and cash flow on complex utility and treatment-related scopes. Lead efforts to meet project goals and ensure a responsive, client-focused experience.

Relationship Building: Develop strong working relationships with municipal and utility clients, engineering partners, and vendors, serving as the main point of contact and trusted advisor throughout the project lifecycle.

Field Support: Address jobsite challenges unique to water/wastewater construction (e.g., bypass pumping, confined space, dewatering), lead progress meetings, manage RFIs and change orders, ensure environmental and safety compliance, and oversee documentation for QA/QC and permitting.

At RCC, we’re committed to building great projects and great teams. If you're passionate about constructing essential water infrastructure, leading complex utility work, and collaborating to serve communities, we’d love to talk with you.

Position Requirements

• 5+ years of experience desired
• 4-year degree preferred: Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or similar field is ideal
• Strong organizational skills, good time management, professionalism, and ability to work well with others. Sense of selflessness / humility / enterprise first mentality, emotional and social intelligence

Equal Opportunity Employer

River City Construction provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website as a result of your disability, you can request reasonable accommodation by calling 1.309.694.3120 or by sending an email to [e-mail] .

All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website as a result of your disability, you can request reasonable accommodation by calling 1.309.694.3120 or by sending an email to [e-mail] .